Head to Head
Dallas, TX vs Garland, TX
Dallas leads with a Fun Score of 37, ahead by 37 points. Across 23 individual factors, Dallas wins 16 and Garland wins 4, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Dallas
- 16 of 23
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Garland
- 4 of 23
| Factor | Dallas, TX | Garland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 39 Best | 4 |
| Drinks | 45 Best | 2 |
| Coffee | 27 Best | 4 |
| Live Music | 68 Best | 5 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 18 Best | 17 |
| Culture | 31 Best | 5 |
| Events | 58 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 17 Best | 5 |
| Unique Hangouts | 46 | 65 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 14 |
| Climate | 51 Best | 50 |
| Transit Quality | 61 Best | 29 |
| Walkability | 53 Best | 48 |
| Higher Education | 47 | 53 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 39 Best | 11 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 67 | 18 Best |
| Traffic | 75 Best | 87 |
| Air Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 84 |
| Weather Extremes | 77 Best | 79 |
| Economic Strain | 83 | 53 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →